BRUNSWICK — New state rules that loosen restrictions on commercial harvesting of European green crabs went into effect last week, part of an effort to curb the voracious invasive that has wreaked havoc on the state’s shellfish industry. But eradication of the crabs through commercial harvesting is being stymied by the lack of a market, […]
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Candidates emerge in Scarborough, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth
SCARBOROUGH — Candidates vying for public office in Scarborough, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth are already gearing up for Election Day. Nomination papers are now available in Scarborough for three seats on the Town Council, two seats on the School Board and one seat on the Scarborough Sanitary Board of Trustees. Candidates have until Wednesday, Sept. […]
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Cape Elizabeth High School gym floor goes 'green' after flood
CAPE ELIZABETH — A new, environmentally friendly floor is being installed after the high school gymnasium floor sustained major water damage. The new flooring, made by Connor Sports Flooring, has a surface of maple harvested from sustainable forests and a substructure of recycled plastic. Covering the floor will be an environmentally safe finish. “The entire floor […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick storm repairs could cost at least $100K
BRUNSWICK — The cost to repair roads damaged by a severe rain storm Aug. 13. could be at least $100,000, according to interim Town Manager John Eldridge. River, Raymond, Collingsbrook and Hacker roads were seriously damaged by the storm, which dropped as much as 6 inches of water on towns and cities in Cumberland County in […]
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Intense campaign expected on South Portland pot question
SOUTH PORTLAND — Voters, who will decide Nov. 4 whether to legalize recreational marijuana in the city, can expect to be wooed in the weeks leading up to Election Day. The City Council on Monday unanimously put a citizen-initiated measure on the Nov. 4 ballot to legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for recreational use by […]
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Scarborough celebrates summer
SummerFest 2014 on Friday, Aug. 15, at the high school sports complex in Scarborough attracted hundreds of residents for an evening of family entertainment and activities, live music, food, and support booths for nonprofit agencies. Natasha Godfrey, who will be a kindergartner at Pleasant Hill School this fall, had her hair colored neon green by […]
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Expect delays Thursday, Friday on Martin's Point Bridge
PORTLAND — Construction of two pedestrian and fishing extensions on the new Martin’s Point Bridge will cause traffic delays Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Project spokeswoman Carol Morris said placing the concrete for the areas will require restricting traffic to one alternating lane from noon-4 p.m. Thursday and from 7 a.m.-noon Friday.
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South Portland's Gailey named top municipal manager
SOUTH PORTLAND — City Manager Jim Gailey was named Linc Stackpole Manager of the Year on Aug. 13 by the Maine Town and City Manager’s Association. The award, named for the late Machias town manager, is given annually to a manager who demonstrates “professionalism, integrity, leadership, and the confidence and respect of the recipient’s peers,” according […]
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Globetrotting educator comes home to Brunswick High School
BRUNSWICK — After more than a decade of living and working around the world, from Canada to Kyrgyzstan, Shanna Crofton decided it was time to come back home. Her timing couldn’t have been better – just as she and her husband contemplated moving back to the states, Brunswick High School was looking for a new principal, and […]
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Brunswick picks 2 finalists for town manager job
BRUNSWICK — The town’s interim manager and an Aroostook County city manager are the two finalists for the job of Brunswick town manager. In a statement released Tuesday morning, Town Council Chairman Benet Pols identified John Eldridge, Brunswick’s long-time finance director, and James A. Bennett, Presque Isle’s city manager, as the final candidates. Only hours after […]